Question
A 5-year-old boy has an external ear deformity, and upon examination, it was found that his ear canal is blocked. He has not been able to speak yet. He inquires whether this condition affects him and whether it can be treated.
Answer
If the hearing loss is severe, a high-power or ultra-high-power hearing aid should be chosen to obtain sufficient hearing compensation; if the loss is not severe, there is more flexibility in choice, ranging from an invisible deep canal hearing aid to a behind-the-ear device.